The flood situation in Tripura worsened on Wednesday, with the death toll reaching 10 and over 34,000 people displaced due to continuous heavy rainfall over the past 72 hours. The relentless downpour caused several rivers to rise above danger levels, leading to severe flooding across the state. The government has established 346 relief camps to accommodate those affected. According to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), 1,056 houses have been damaged—82 completely, 311 severely, and 663 partially. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing, with officials highlighting that such prolonged and intense rainfall, leading to widespread devastation, is unprecedented in the state’s history.

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding and landslides in Tripura, resulting in seven deaths. Floodwaters have forced over 34,000 people into 346 relief camps. Chief Minister Manik Saha visited affected areas in Agartala and met with families in shelters. He has requested additional NDRF teams for support. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, have called for immediate relief and aid. The Met Department warns of more heavy rains due to a depression in the Bay of Bengal, with rivers flowing above danger levels. Schools in Tripura are closed due to the severe weather.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Wednesday night at 10:15 PM, according to the National Center for Seismology. The quake’s depth was 5 km. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received. The region is known for its seismic activity due to its location on the Alpine-Himalayan belt. Earlier this year, a 4.4 magnitude quake also hit the area. The islands experience frequent earthquakes, reflecting their position in a seismically active zone.

Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir experienced two consecutive earthquakes early Tuesday morning. The first tremor, measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale, struck at 6:45 a.m., followed by a second quake of 4.8 magnitude seven minutes later. Both earthquakes originated in Baramulla, causing widespread panic but no reported injuries or property damage. The National Center for Seismology reported the first quake's depth as 5 km and the second at 10 km. Despite the tremors being felt throughout the region, authorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported.              

Heavy rains drenched Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, causing severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for several states, including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, predicting heavy rainfall in the coming days. Mumbai also experienced downpours, with a high tide expected. Hyderabad declared school holidays due to flooding. The IMD forecasted intense rainfall across various regions, including East and Northeast India, as well as parts of South Peninsular India, with a low-pressure area over Bangladesh influencing the weather patterns.

Delhi and the National Capital Region experienced heavy rain on Tuesday, resulting in waterlogged streets and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'orange' alert for the area, predicting cloudy skies and light rain with temperatures ranging from 27 to 36 degrees Celsius. The alert was on effect until 9:05 am Tuesday. Areas in both Delhi and Noida saw substantial rainfall, leading to significant impact on transportation and daily activities. The IMD's forecast indicates that the rainy conditions will persist throughout the day.

The Shiveluch volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted early Sunday following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, about 63 miles away. The eruption sent ash 5 miles high and lava flowing, prompting a brief "code red" warning for aircraft. The quake, which occurred 18 miles below the ocean's surface, triggered a tsunami warning that was later lifted. No commercial flights were disrupted, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The nearby city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky remains under threat due to the volcanic activity.

Earth's 13-month streak of record heat has ended, with July 2024 slightly cooler than the previous July. From June 2023 to June 2024, air and ocean temperatures were a quarter of a degree Celsius higher than previous records, driven by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon. Although temperatures are trending back to neutral due to the waning El Niño, the underlying global warming trend persists. Scientists warn that without accelerated action against fossil fuel use, the world may soon surpass 1.5°C of warming, a critical threshold outlined in the Paris Agreement.

The UK is bracing for the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto, which is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain next week. The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings for Scotland, predicting up to 15cm (6 inches) of rain in some areas and winds reaching 60mph. Heavy rain is forecast for southwest Scotland and the Lothian borders starting Monday, with potential flooding and travel disruptions. High tides could worsen coastal impacts. The jet stream's current patterns, influenced by the hurricane, are likely to make next week feel more autumnal across the UK.

Russia's Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka erupted on Sunday following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the region's eastern coast. The state-owned TASS news agency reported that the volcano began spewing ash and lava, with the ash column reaching up to eight kilometers above sea level. The earthquake, which occurred late Saturday, had its epicenter in a sea area at a depth of fifty kilometers. Although the US initially issued a tsunami threat, it was later retracted. The region experienced a series of aftershocks ranging from 3.9 to 5.0, though most were not felt on land.